Tag: Dumfries
False Bomb Threat Communicated to Covington-Harper Elementary
Officers responded to the Covington-Harper Elementary School located at 2500 River Heritage Blvd in Dumfries to investigate a bomb threat, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. “School staff reported to police that a note threatening to bomb the school was found written in a bathroom stall around 1:50 p.m.,” said police spokesperson Nathan Probus. “Students, faculty, […]
Prince William County Executive Proposes Flat Tax Rate for FY 2019
Prince William County Executive, Chris Martino, presented the Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Budget to the Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 22. The proposed $1.6 billion all funds budget addresses the board’s strategic goals of maintaining a robust economy, keeping a safe and secure community, enhancing mobility throughout the county, assuring the wellbeing of the most vulnerable populations, and providing quality education and workforce development opportunities.
RICHMOND BEAT: House Panel Next to Consider Senate Coal Ash Legislation
Legislation on coal ash, the toxic byproduct of coal-burning power plants, has largely failed in the 2018 General Assembly, but Sen. Scott A. Surrovell, D-Fairfax, has advanced one bill that would buy Virginians more time to get the facts straight.
Bristow Man Charged in Carjacking
An ongoing investigation by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division of the Prince William County Police resulted in the arrest of Bashir Aslami, 27, of Bristow and two other men for an alleged carjacking that occurred in the 17400 block of Jefferson Davis Highway in Dumfries on Oct. 22, 2017.
Police Charge S.C. Man with Attempted Murder in Va. I-95 Christmas Day Shooting
Virginia State Police have now charged a South Carolina man with two additional felony counts for his involvement in a shooting Christmas night in Spotsylvania County that led to the closing of I-95.
Prince William DMV to Offer Services at Local Libraries
Representatives from the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, or DMV, will open “DMV Connects” at several area libraries on certain days, during the months of December and January, to help residents get identification cards, drivers’ licenses, veterans’ ID cards, vehicle titles, registrations and more.
PWCS Budget Maintains Current Programs; Looks Toward Progress
The Prince William County School Board presented a realistic Fiscal Year 18 budget at the Board of County Supervisors’ meeting, Tuesday evening, with an eye towards improvements.
School Board to Consider Transfers for Teachers on Action Plans
Wednesday evening, the Prince William County School Board will entertain whether teachers on a Personal Improvement Plan (PIP) should be able to receive a one-time transfer to another of the county’s public schools.
OPINION: Mrs. Singstock Comments on Husband’s Character
Cheryl Singstock: My Husband Will Serve Our Schools Well
PWCS Apologizes for Weather-Related Complications; Cancels Evening Activities
Prince William County School apologized to community members for weather-related complications on the way to school this morning. Cancels after school activities.
